Physical Therapist
Location: US, CA, Long Beach
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Not Applicable
Required education: Certification
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
Welcome to interface rehabinterface rehab provides comprehensive rehabilitation (Physical, Occupational &amp; Speech Therapy) &amp; consultation services on a long term contractual basis to the various medical settings throughout Southern California.

Job description:
Position:PT                                                                         Clinical Setting:Skilled Nursing Facility                                                                         Job Type:Full Time                                                                         Location:Los Angeles                                                                         Qualifications:                                                                        Licensure/Certification:Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy. Experience:No experience.                                                                          Job Summary:                                                                        The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.  Provides Physical Therapy services including treatment planning &amp; implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.                                                                         Organizational Relationships:                                                                        Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation, CQI Designee/Mentor, Regional Mentor.Supervises: Responsible for the care delivered by PTAs, Rehab Technician.                                                                         Essential Job Responsibilities:                                                                        Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to physician’s treatment plan.Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14 day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.Instruct patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.Participate in discharge planning.Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e. orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.Reports any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.May perform other duties as assigned.

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